tag:www.columbianaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=52In-Print | Natural Awakenings of Columbia Page 52Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-08-26T22:45:26-04:00urn:uuid:106f326b-ffb6-4736-8bfa-92495ce270582022-05-08T11:26:46-04:002022-08-26T22:45:26-04:00National Parks Enacting New Regulations2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyThe National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:40604316-ca76-44c2-b93c-256c14f8d8b52022-05-08T11:35:05-04:002022-08-26T22:45:25-04:00California Canals Gain Solar Panels2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyTo both conserve water and generate clean energy, solar arrays are being installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to evaluate their impact on water quality and evaporation.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8c5b2295-3693-4e33-b290-7dd753fb1bae2022-05-08T11:45:02-04:002022-09-09T18:34:37-04:00The Harmful Effects of Fences on Wildlife and Ecosystems2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyResearchers looking at all the studies of the effects of fences have found that their profound impacts on wildlife and ecosystems are often ignored or greatly underestimated.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dda507a7-d445-4371-af60-81db4a225c1e2022-05-08T11:48:37-04:002022-08-26T22:45:22-04:00Ban Plastics in National Parks2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyNonprofit Free the Ocean is circulating a petition to Get Single-Use Plastic Out of U.S. National Parks.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:857c69c7-5e65-4b0e-81a3-9d141233e2032022-05-09T09:59:30-04:002022-08-26T22:45:20-04:00Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyIt turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa8e9683-e2ea-4137-ae0e-033ba2dcee9a2022-05-09T10:51:14-04:002022-08-26T22:45:19-04:00Climate Change Causing Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyAbout a third of the bird species nesting in Chicago are laying their eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago, and researchers think the culprit in this shift is climate change.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1d3c6ea2-832a-4b52-969b-75cb5c5c3f7e2022-05-09T12:31:03-04:002022-08-26T22:45:18-04:00South Pole Registers Historic Temperature2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyAntarctica registered record temperatures for March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already sub-zero.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ca719223-736a-4ac8-ae5b-34ab303502502022-05-09T12:53:07-04:002022-07-05T22:13:51-04:00Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer 2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyHelping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0bb7c189-8831-4242-a784-ddd77528c12c2022-05-09T13:00:41-04:002022-07-05T22:13:51-04:00The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoMore men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:16bb4774-3188-46ae-91fd-7441a8c34e282022-05-09T14:08:56-04:002022-08-26T22:45:15-04:00The Gift of an Imperfect Father2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoWe inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>